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English Semester 2 Final Vocab
English Semester 2 Final Vocab
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English
9th Grade
05/24/2014

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Assuage
Definition
Calm, Pacify
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Bereft
Definition
Deprived
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Plundered
Definition
Took goods by force from; Looted
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Squall
Definition
Brief, violent storm
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Dispatched
Definition
Finished Quickly
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Insidious
Definition
Characterized by craftiness and betrayal
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Mammoth
Definition
Enormous
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Ardor
Definition
Passion; Enthusiasm
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Dissemble
Definition
Conceal with false appearances; Disguise
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Incredulity
Definition
Inability to believe
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Equity
Definition
Fairness; Impartiality; Justice
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Maudlin
Definition
Tearfully or foolishly sentimental
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Glowering
Definition
Staring with sullen anger; Scowling
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Contempt
Definition
Actions or attitude of a person towards someone or something he or she considers low or worthless
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Titanic
Definition
Of great size or strength
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Pernicious
Definition
Causing great injury or ruin
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Augmenting
Definition
Increasing; Enlarging
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Grievance
Definition
Injustice; Complaint
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Transgression
Definition
Wrongdoing; Sin
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Heretics
Definition
Those who hold to a belief opposed to the established teachings of a church
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Cunning
Definition
Cleverness; Slyness
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Procure
Definition
Get; Obtain
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Predominant
Definition
Having dominating influence over others
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Intercession
Definition
The act of pleading on behalf of another
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Sallow
Definition
Of a sickly, pale-yellow complexion
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Lamentable
Definition
Distressing; Sad
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Unwieldy
Definition
Awkward; Clumsy
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Gallant
Definition
Brave and noble
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Fray
Definition
Noisy fight
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Martial
Definition
Military
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Exile
Definition
Banish
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Eloquence
Definition
Speech that is vivid, forceful, graceful, and persuasive
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Fickle
Definition
Changeable
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Pensive
Definition
Thinking deeply or seriously
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Vial
Definition
Small bottle containing medicine or other liquids
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Vile
Definition
Worthless; Cheap; Low
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Enjoined
Definition
Orderly
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Wayward
Definition
Insistent upon having one's own way; Headstrong
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Dismal
Definition
Causing gloom or misery
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Loathsome
Definition
Disgusting
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Pilgrimage
Definition
Long journey
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Remnants
Definition
Remaining persons or things
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Penury
Definition
Extreme poverty
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Haughty
Definition
Arrogant
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Sepulcher
Definition
Tomb
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Ambiguities
Definition
Statements or events whose meanings are unclear
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Scourge
Definition
Whip or other instrument for inflicting punishment
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Prodigious
Definition
Extraordinary in size and amount
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Iambic Pentameter
Definition
Verse written in 5 "foot" lines where 5 pairs of syllables include an unstressed and a stressed syllable
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Blank Verse
Definition
Unrhymed verse written in Iambic Pentameter
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Soliloquy
Definition
Lengthy speech given alone on stage, expressing thoughts to the audience. Lets the audience in on the character's thoughts and feelings.
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Aside
Definition
An actor's brief remark to the audience "unheard" by other actors. Lets the audience in on the character's thoughts and feelings.
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Monologue
Definition
Lengthy speech given by 1 actor and addressed to other actors on stage.
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Round Character
Definition
Character with many personality traits
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Flat Character
Definition
One dimensional character
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Dramatic Foil
Definition
Provides contrast to someone or something
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